Advice for people who are homeless or worried about losing their home

Local authorities have a duty to provide housing advice and assistance to everyone in their area.

If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness, you can make a homelessness application to any local authority.

The type of advice and assistance given will depend on whether you:

• are eligible (e.g. not subject to immigration control)
• have a priority need for accommodation
• are homeless intentionally or unintentionally
• have a local connection with the area